as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner
They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.
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During the final week of school in May, students in the San Dieguito Union High School District turned in their Chromebooks for the summer, hopefully swapping their screens for sunshine, beach days and relaxation.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The ultimate goal is to stabilize the properties and position them for a better future, hopefully with new commercial tenants, though demolition or sale to developers interested in converting them for residential uses isn’t out of the question.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
That would hopefully improve the flow of crude, lower oil’s price and remove some of the upward pressure on inflation that’s hurting the world.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The ultimate goal is to stabilize the properties and position them for a better future, hopefully with new commercial tenants, though demolition or sale to developers interested in converting them for residential uses isn’t out of the question.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
That would hopefully improve the flow of crude, lower oil’s price and remove some of the upward pressure on inflation that’s hurting the world.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
Adverb
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But the county found the Rays’ proposal leaned too optimistically on a sales tax known as the Community Investment Tax, which most commissioners said in 2024 would not go to a new stadium.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Last month, the governor optimistically suggested that the bridge could be open as soon as 2030, with aspirations of him cutting the ribbon for the new bridge.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Eight episodes later, millions of fans have watched their rocky romance become a happily ever after on the surprise Prime Video hit’s first season.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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She was known for her hearty appetite — happily eating 'everything,' with watermelon and strawberries among her favorite treats.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nathan Schneider,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Choose practical steps that strengthen stability now, then relax confidently.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Preston asked for his blessing, and Alamo gave it joyfully.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The governor positively swoons over all these residents.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Police said O'Flaherty was positively identified as the suspect responsible for the Wheeler Road break-in and was arrested by the Mashpee Police Department.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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At one point, the prince jumped out of his seat, joyously celebrating the team's 18th victory this season.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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What follows is pure dance, a joyously propulsive, non-stop sequence of duets, trios, ensemble dances.—
Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Hopefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefully. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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